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Ile-Ife Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nigeria
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, sunrise is at 6:32 AM and sunset is at 6:38 PM (Africa/Lagos). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:35 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:59 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:10 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 9:40 AM
Today’s solar times in Ile-Ife
Dawn
6:11 AM
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:59 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:10 PM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Dusk
6:59 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:35 PM
Coordinates
7.4824, 4.5603
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 7.4824, longitude 4.5603, and the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Ile-Ife over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 03m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 54m |
What these times mean
Ile-Ife changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Ile-Ife throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 44m |
| February | 7:00 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 53m |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 04m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 17m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 28m |
| June | 6:26 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 33m |
| July | 6:33 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 31m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 22m |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 10m |
| October | 6:29 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 58m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 47m |
| December | 6:47 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 41m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:25 AM
May 13
Latest sunset
7:04 PM
July 9
Longest day
12h 33m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 41m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Ile-Ife with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2027 | 5:00 PM | 92.8% |
| Mar 20, 2034 | 11:18 AM | 104.6% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 2:47 PM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 2:32 PM | 99.1% |
| Aug 2, 2046 | 11:21 AM | 105.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ile-Ife today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Ile-Ife, Nigeria is at 6:32 AM and sunset is at 6:38 PM (Africa/Lagos).
How long is the day in Ile-Ife today?
Today in Ile-Ife, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Ile-Ife?
Morning golden hour in Ile-Ife ends at 6:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:10 PM.
What time is solar noon in Ile-Ife?
Solar noon in Ile-Ife is at 12:35 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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